Dammika Prasad Biography
Dammika Prasad made a sensational start to his cricketing career when he picked up 2 wickets of consecutive deliveries in his first over of international cricket. However the joy was shortlived as following an injury, he had to wait a good two years before making his comeback. However with the WC extravagance drawing close, he seems to be another recipient of Sri Lankan selectors experimentation policy.
The pacer who started off as a top order made the reluctant switch to fast bowling when his school didn’t find suitors for the new ball. A 2002 Under-19 WC later he went on to make his domestic debut for Sinhalese Sports Club. An ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2006, a good stint with Sri Lanka A and the Islanders obsession for a genuine speedster in the absence of Malinga saw him making his Test debut against India in 2008 and with his hostile pace did surprise quite a few Indian batsmen in addition to scalping danger man Sehwag in both innings.
Over the years, Sri Lanka has groomed a wide variety of bowlers who haven’t necessarily been given a long run. And with a side booming with talent, the Sinhalesean has to make his mark in the few games afforded.
Fast Facts
He is only one of seven Sri Lankans to have taken 5 wickets on Test debut.
He has also hit a hundred in first class cricket.
From his first 62 first class matches, he’s taken 5 wicket hauls five times.
Dammika Prasad made a sensational start to his cricketing career when he picked up 2 wickets of consecutive deliveries in his first over of international cricket. However the joy was shortlived as following an injury, he had to wait a good two years before making his comeback. However with the WC extravagance drawing close, he seems to be another recipient of Sri Lankan selectors experimentation policy.
The pacer who started off as a top order made the reluctant switch to fast bowling when his school didn’t find suitors for the new ball. A 2002 Under-19 WC later he went on to make his domestic debut for Sinhalese Sports Club. An ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2006, a good stint with Sri Lanka A and the Islanders obsession for a genuine speedster in the absence of Malinga saw him making his Test debut against India in 2008 and with his hostile pace did surprise quite a few Indian batsmen in addition to scalping danger man Sehwag in both innings.
Over the years, Sri Lanka has groomed a wide variety of bowlers who haven’t necessarily been given a long run. And with a side booming with talent, the Sinhalesean has to make his mark in the few games afforded.
Fast Facts
He is only one of seven Sri Lankans to have taken 5 wickets on Test debut.
He has also hit a hundred in first class cricket.
From his first 62 first class matches, he’s taken 5 wicket hauls five times.
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